{"title":"Philippa Harrison","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of Philippa Harrison, a distinguished author known for her profound insights into history and military affairs. Her writing is a portal into the past, providing readers with an engaging and educational experience through meticulously researched narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong Philippa Harrison's notable works is \u003cem\u003eMountain Republic\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling exploration of historical events that illuminate the complexities of military and political landscapes. Harrison's ability to weave intricate details with clear storytelling makes her works not only informational but also deeply captivating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or simply curious about the past, Philippa Harrison's books offer a valuable perspective on the events that have shaped our world. Dive into her collection to uncover narratives that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mountain-republic-by-philippa-harrison-9781838931834","title":"Mountain Republic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn affectionate but meticulously researched history of one of the most beautiful and best-loved corners of England – Crosthwaite Parish, nestling deep within the mountains and valleys of the Lake District.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A unique contribution to English history' — Hunter Davies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A delightful, refreshingly written book, attentive to social detail and telling the only story that matters – history' — Simon Jenkins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A wonderful book' — Margaret Drabble\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A completely fresh perspective on the Lakes and Lake Poets... I hugely enjoyed it' — Andrew Marr\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBounded by the peaks of Scafell, Skiddaw and Helvellyn, and embracing such well-known landmarks as Borrowdale, Derwentwater and Keswick, it lies within the heart of the Lake Poets' landscape, and its rugged terrain excites passion in all those who know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parish also boasts a remarkable history. Its 90 square miles were governed, from medieval times, by eighteen annually chosen 'customary tenants'; ancestors of the people who later prompted Wordsworth's portrayal of the area as 'a perfect Republic of Shepherds and agriculturalists'. His fellow poet Robert Southey lived within the Parish for forty years, was an active parishioner and rests in St Kentigern's churchyard. Here, he is given his rightful position as a Lake Poet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the nineteenth century, the Victorian state killed off the old parish system, sweeping away the egalitarian rule of the Eighteen Men. But a degree of redemption was at hand. Canon Rawnsley, vicar of Crosthwaite from 1883, pledged to defend the Lake District for future generations. This placed the Parish at the heart of the creation of the National Trust and blazed a trail for a wider movement to preserve the English landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWriting with a historian's rigour and bearing aloft the banner of the Lake District statesmen, Philippa Harrison has produced a magisterial and fascinating record of a parish with a unique social, cultural and aesthetic resonance in English history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849578172652,"sku":"9781838931834","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20303163482842.jpg?v=1759052768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/philippa-harrison.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}